DirecTV Announces A New Partnership with Tivo
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I’m not sure what to think of this. First reaction is akin to OMG! This is awesome! But on the other hand, I’m not sure what it will mean for the current line of HRxx DVRs that DirecTV now supports (and I use). There are some things I like better about the HR20 (like PIP-style navigation) and some things I like about the Tivo (like dual-live buffers). The article indicates that DirecTV will be committed to developing both DVRs, but how will that adversely affect support or development of new features/bugfixes in the current line? I’m not sure. Definitely an interesting announcement though. Bring on MRV (Multi-Room Viewing)!!!
From DBSTalk:
DIRECTV and TiVO have extended their long running agreement and announce an upcoming TiVO based HD DVR featuring the best of both DVR platforms.
Where do I pre-order!?!? I don’t think anyone was expecting this, but this is great news! They can have my HR20 back in a heartbeat if they give me this.
well looks like I might have to sell my tivo HD and switch back to directv. I originally left directv because the HR20 sucked so bad.
It’s alot better now. I’m fairly used to it now I suppose. Still have the Tivo in the bedroom, though (although it’s second tuner died so now it only has 1 tuner).